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Examples of Aiding and Abetting

Aiding and Abetting a crime
Aiding and abetting computer fraud

You can be charged with aiding and abetting for contributing to the commission of a crime without actually committing the crime itself. Some common examples of aiding and abetting are:

    Acting as the “getaway” driver;
    Keeping a “lookout” while someone else commits an armed robbery;
    Creating an alibi for someone who has committed a criminal offense;
    Providing information to someone you know will use it to commit a crime;
    Directing a vehicle down a one-way street, knowing that vehicle is about to be carjacked; and/or
    Assisting in a kidnapping or rape.

It is important that you understand that, unless you have a legal duty to act, simply witnessing a crime being committed does not constitute criminal intent and does not make you liable for prosecution as an aider and abettor, regardless of whether harm could have been prevented if you had acted to prevent the crime in progress.
Elements of Aiding and Abetting a Crime

Aiding and abetting in the commission or attempted commission of a crime occurs whenever the following occurs:

    With knowledge of the unlawful purposes of the perpetrator; you
        Act;
        Aid;
        Promote;
        Encourage; or
        Instigate the commission of the crime; and
        Do so with intent or purpose of:
            Committing;
            Encouraging; or
            Facilitating the commission of the crime.